Marriage: For Better or For Worse

I, (name), take you (name), to be my lawfully wedded (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part. Everybody is all for it when everything is smooth sailing. When the finances are just right, the bank … Continue reading Marriage: For Better or For Worse

3 Tools to Unleash Your Greatness

If you are inflicted with the disease of shouldna,  couldna, or wouldna then it’s time to unleash your greatness. If you have allowed adversaries, adversities, self-doubt, lies, hate, bitterness, or insecurity to overshadow you…If you have allowed others to project their fears and shortcomings on you…then it’s time to unleash your Greatness. Those who are successful overcome their fears and take action. Those who aren’t … Continue reading 3 Tools to Unleash Your Greatness

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Relationship Stages: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The Good Times Good times are always the best part of every relationship. The fun times are the greatest of all time, it’s a time period that you never want to end. Waking up in pure bliss because your heart is growing fonder for this relationship, falling in love over and over, again. Texting and calling throughout the day to make sure he’s not stressing … Continue reading Relationship Stages: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

7 Tips: Faith and Mental Health

Are your spiritual or religious beliefs hindering your mental well-being? For some, there seems to be a dichotomy between mental wellness and religion.  “Prayer changes everything.” “Mental illness manifests because of sin.” These prophecies will only further compound and complicate the real struggles that those whom live with mental health challenges experience.  Mental health challenges are just as real as physical health challenges. Faith Without … Continue reading 7 Tips: Faith and Mental Health

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Dealing with the Death of a Loved One

In recent weeks, several clients, colleagues, friends, and family members have experienced the death of a loved one. The circumstances were different for each loved one. However, there are many commonalities we all share when dealing with the death of a loved one. Regardless of how you feel and the circumstances, grief is normal.   Anger, frustration, sadness, worry, uncertainty, etc.  It’s all normal and part … Continue reading Dealing with the Death of a Loved One

God Loves Strippers Too: Interview with Sayuri Smith

Nowadays, being a stripper is glorified by rappers and media outlets. It’s said and portrayed to be a lifesaver and money maker. Especially, for girls and women looking to gain popularity and money to make it out of the hood. Don’t get me wrong this industry has evolved. We have seen many women who was once strippers now celebs make a name for themselves NeNe … Continue reading God Loves Strippers Too: Interview with Sayuri Smith

The Experience: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life with Iyanla Vanzant

An Afternoon with Iyanla Vanzant On Sunday, July 29th I got the chance to spend four hours in the presence of six-time New York Times best-selling author and spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant. It honestly didn’t feel like four hours. Iyanla was funny, transparent, authentic, engaging and nurturing as she shared her life story. The first book I ever read by Iyanla was “In the Meantime: Finding Yourself … Continue reading The Experience: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life with Iyanla Vanzant

A Daughter’s Pain and Purpose

Without my Father, my vision would have been nearsighted. My hopes unfulfilled. My destiny towards Greatness, never actualized. -Shanna A. Jefferson I remember the day as if it were yesterday. The words “brain dead” still resonate with me. Certainly, those words weren’t foreign to me as I’ve heard it before but never so directly. The day was Tuesday, October 7, 2008 when I received that … Continue reading A Daughter’s Pain and Purpose

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Tiffanie Luellen: Left Corporate America and Became a Certified Yoga Instructor

I had the pleasure of meeting Tiffanie at an All White Brunch where the both of us were speaking in Atlanta, Ga. I connected with her because our daily rituals were similar which we spoke about how meditation, affirmations, and trusting God had changed our lives and business. I decided to interview her because I know there is an entrepreneur or a woman looking to … Continue reading Tiffanie Luellen: Left Corporate America and Became a Certified Yoga Instructor